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Indian Navy Commissions INS Samarthak
INS Samarthak has been delivered to the Indian Navy. It is the first Multi-Purpose Vessel (MPV) built by Larsen & Toubro Ltd. (L&T), Kattupalli, and comprises over 75% indigenous content.
INS Samarthak (Multi-Purpose Vessel):
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| Vessel Category | INS Samarthak comprises a Multi-Purpose Vessel (MPV). |
| Builder and Location | INS Samarthak is built by Larsen & Toubro Ltd. (L&T), Kattupalli. |
| First-of-its-kind Detail | INS Samarthak is the first Multi-Purpose Vessel (MPV) built by L&T, Kattupalli. |
| Name Meaning | The ship name ‘Samarthak’ means ‘The Proponent’. |
| Indigenous Content | INS Samarthak comprises over 75% indigenous content. |
| Platform Type | INS Samarthak provides for a versatile trial and evaluation platform. |
| Engineering | INS Samarthak is engineered to support a wide spectrum of activities. |
| Maximum Speed | INS Samarthak provides for a maximum speed of 15 knots. |
| Dimensions and Displacement | INS Samarthak measures 107 meters in length and 18.6 meters in width, and has a displacement of over 3,750 tonnes. |
| Primary Role | INS Samarthak is designed to support the development and testing of next-generation weapons and sensors for the Indian Navy. |
| Other Functions | INS Samarthak provides for multiple functions: maritime surveillance; patrolling; launching and recovering surface and aerial targets; providing humanitarian assistance; combating sea pollution. |